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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.15, 9,622.80 and 2,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.15, 9,622.80 and 2,255.28 is: 3,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.15 : 9,622.80 = 2,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.15/9,622.80 = 2,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.15x = 9,622.80 × 2,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.15x = 21,702,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702,108.38/6,415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.95

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